Fibromyalgia or Myofascial Pain?
How can you tell if it's fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome. I have felt pain for 7 yrs already on my neck and midback and joint stiffness. I have had tests performed like ct scans, mri's, lab, and everything came back normal so my doctor said is fibromyalgia. The thing is i can sleep and i have no fatigue like fibro causes.
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I'm not sure, Asere, but may have something to do with the severity you have. Also your activity level.
Does the pain and stiffness leave when you have slept?
You can read more about Fibromyalgia and try the same treatment method we do on a daily basis for it. If that resolves your problems, then it may not matter what it is called, since your doc has ruled out most everything else, and you've had it so long.
Most practical thing is to test Saliva pH. www.FibroFix.com has links for that. It's very inexpensive, quick and you do it yourself.
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MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME does the social security office recognize this as a disability??
well accually i am already with a lawyer and waiting for my hearing. i have had two back surgeries and my bottom spine is damaged and i have bulging disc in my neck with bone sperts and arthritis in it and i have nerve damage in my left arm that i had surgery on in june so that is not the only thing. i was just diagnosed with this yesterday among all the other stuff. and i'm not a hypocondriac i do live in pain wether it is from this or my spinal problems so grow up and don't be so freakin rude people
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For the record, Myofascial Pain Syndrome is NOT a made up disease!!!! Even ask the experts as the MAYO clinic!
It really depends if the Social Security office will recognize it or not because there are still some (insert list of synonyms for ignorant jerk) doctors out there who insist that if it can't be treated it doesn't exist. (
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
I have Myofascial Pain Syndrome and I am going through Myofascial Release every other week now, though I used to do it twice a week. Is there anything else besides Myofascial Release that would help my syndrome? Certain alternative medicine practices? I was on Cymbalta and will never take that again -- or any other prescription drugs such as that.
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What Causes Myofascial Pain?
Myofascial pain may develop from a muscle injury or from excessive strain on a particular muscle or muscle group, ligament or tendon. Other causes include:
Injury to intervertebral disc
General fatigue
Repetitive motions
Medical conditions (including heart attack, stomach irritation)
Lack of activity (such as a broken arm in a sling)
What Are the Symptoms of Myofascial Pain?
Myofascial pain symptoms usually involve muscle pain with specific "trigger" or "tender" points. The pain can be made worse with activity or stress. In addition to the local or regional pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome, people with the disorder also can suffer from depression, fatigue and behavioral disturbances.
What Causes Myofascial Pain?
Myofascial pain may develop from a muscle injury or from excessive strain on a particular muscle or muscle group, ligament or tendon. Other causes include:
Injury to intervertebral disc
General fatigue
Repetitive motions
Medical conditions (including heart attack, stomach irritation)
Lack of activity (such as a broken arm in a sling)
What Are the Symptoms of Myofascial Pain?
Myofascial pain symptoms usually involve muscle pain with specific "trigger" or "tender" points. The pain can be made worse with activity or stress. In addition to the local or regional pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome, people with the disorder also can suffer from depression, fatigue and behavioral disturbances.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/myofascial-pain-syndrome (
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Have you heard of MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT RELEASE for musculoskeletal pain?
I use these techniques all the time on patients that have muscular problems. Fascia is a tissue that covers the entire body. It covers the muscles and if it becomes restricted the muscle that is being covered by it will not function normally and will create a pain pattern that becomes reflected onto the body. To break this up one has to open or release the fascia. There are times when this is initially painful but in letting go the pain will melt away and one gets a very gentle sense of relaxation in the body. Talk to some physical therapists about the techniques they use and choose the one that you are most comfortable with. (
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MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME and disability?
i was just diagnosed with this today and i have had i long history of severe back pain with 2 surgeries and nerve damage to my left arm. i'm am now in the hearing stage will the disability people recognize this disease cause i've seen that some doctors and stuff don't believe this disease. if it is not real than why did i just get diagnosed with it and i'm in severe pain all the time.
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I SOOOOO understand what u r going through. I was dx 1 month ago and was put on a medication called neurontin and a little Soma.
I have had 1 neck sugery with nerve damage to the left arm -7years ago. Right now I suffer from headaches (chronic) , burning pain, stomach issues, neuropathy.... the list goes on and on.
The Dr. who DX me seems to be the only Dr. who believes me when I say that my life is suffering because I feel like such CRAP ALL THE TIME!!!! I am only 30 - and have 2 small kids...
He is a Physical Medicine doctor and he REALLY understands the condition. I think a lot of Doc.'s don't believe in it because they don't understand it... same for Fibromyalgia.
As far as SSI- you can expect to be denied. They deny people in wheelchairs with no vision for Heaven's sake. I wish I could tell you more!
Im sorry - if you feel the way I do - then I am VERY sorry!!
Best wishes and take care! (
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what is cervical myofascial pain syndrome?
OUCH. Do you have that? You have a very severe muscle spasm in your neck. Cervical is neck. Myofascial is muscle pain.
Severe neck pain from your neck muscles. If you need more information, log on to WebMD and type this.
I hope you are getting treatment for this. I have had this as well. OUCH again. Muscle relaxants prescribed by your doctor will help a great deal unless you also have spur formation on your cervical disks in which case an anti-inflammatory would also be helpful; such as ibuprofen, naproxen. (
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Do you have Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
This is basically a poll. I'm just wondering who else has it and where does it hurt, how long have you had it, what is the cause? and anything you would like to tell me
i've had upper back pain for one year since a car accident
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I do have it. I have had myofascial pain syndrome since 1997. In addition to that, a couple years later, I have firbromyalgia and 5 herniated disks, three in the cervical and two in the lumbar areas of the spine. I also have trimenginal neurolgia (facial pain). So it is kinda hard to tell you what hurts from what. I have pain in th entire spine, as I mentioned, facial pain, pain in the lower arms, elbows and hands, pain in my knees, pain in my legs and in ankles and in feet so bad I can hardly walk some days. I also have pain in the shoulders and neck and in my hips. WOW, I guess in my entire body. That would have been easier to say, but I guess you wanted specifics. (
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What are the best treatments for Chronic Myofascial Pain?
I also have this.
Stop clenching your jaw, no chewing gum, no chewing tough foods ect, anything that causes extra stress, and needless action.
A Dr. that practises in A.R.T., can stretch these muscles out, and make you feel like new. My Chiropractor does this, it hurts like hell when he is doing it, but afterwards I feel amazing. But chewing gum is really bad. (
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Prescription?
I have had myofascial pain syndrome for over 4 years now. I have pain in throughout my body, weakened strength, muscle spasms, nystagmus and tinnitus. I have seen well over 20 doctors, had multiple visits to the hospital and paid out of pocket in excess of 14 thousand dollars and spent much more than that with insurance. I have had periods where I also had intense nausea. I have tried supplements such as magnesium and vitamins and physical therapy for trigger points. I have been researching my symptoms for years now and discovering more possible causes and treatments. I have avoided trigger point injections because I do not believe them to address the cause and I believe them to be harmful. I have also not had any prescriptions except for a week or two after visiting the hospital to help with severe symptoms using ativan (I believe) though it didn't really help much. I notice often my muscles will be firing off and spasming at random times during the day and my muscles feel very stiff. I also have pain in the face, electric like shocks in the face and weakened jaw from chewing. I have had a splint made for my jaw to re-allign it from a neuromuscular dentist, but this has only helped the jaw slightly and not addressed the pain in other parts of the body or other symptoms. Recently I have been feeling that I want some relief from the pain or thinking that my problem my need to be addressed internally or at the cellular level rather than purely externally through manipulation. I have done lots of research over the years and recently came upon a drug called Marinol that people seem to say helps with fibromialgia (a similar condition to MPS) as well as muscle spasms I also believe it is a vasodilator so it should help bring more oxygen into the tissue. It appears that lack of oxygen is a central problem that causes trigger points to form. I'm very much apposed to NSAI drugs because of their harm to the liver and because they can cause tinnitus as well as opiates and other drugs because of the harm they do. However I read about Marinol and learned it is a cannabinoid, which is a very safe drug compared to almost all other drugs available. What I want to know is 1. Do you think Marinol would provide relief from my pain and be less harmful than these other alternatives 2. Is there any process you would recommend when looking for a doctor that would help me using a method of treatment that I am conformable with who works well with chronic pain? The problem I've had is that every physical therapist or doctor has some physical therapy or diagnostic scan idea they want me to try and it keeps draining my money and it never gives me any relief. Would an osteopath be a good idea, or a chronic pain specialist or what would you recommend so I can try this approach to treating my trigger points and myofascial pain?
Thank you.
Added details: I have seen a neurologist and he said he didn't think it was Multiple sclerosis or trigeminal neuralgia. Though I do have the symptoms of TN because the trigger points are making the muscles in my face spasm and pinch my trigeminal nerve. I also get numbness and tingling in my lips and face. As far as Marinol, it was approved for off label use in the 90's. All of the text I've seen on MPS seem to say that trigger points are caused by ischema, which means lack of oxygen in the tissue. Thats why I think a drug that can function as a vascodialator and stop muscle spasms would be so helpful.
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This is a very interesting case...MFPS is a poorly understood disorder as you know. I've never heard of the symptoms of tinnitus, nystagmus and electric shock feeling with this and would be concerned for a more neurological cause of the symptoms, such as MS...but I would presume that at this point you've run the gamut of neurologists and had that ruled out. If not, please do so.
I'm not that familiar with Marinol, but I think you have the right idea to bring this up to a pain management specialist. An osteopath might not give you the answers you are looking for either. Most osteopaths have moved to a more traditional medical approach...but there are few out there that prefer a more "alternative" approach.
After a brief read about Marinol, I see that it is currently approved to treat nausea, but not chronic pain (yet). So it might be prescribed for you to help with nausea, but will probably not be able to be used for an off-label use. (
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Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome/Disability??
I've suffered from Chronic myofascial pain syndrome for a few years as a result of a high pressure/computer demanding job. I've been through the ringer with workers comp (denied me saying the injury/pain is nonexistant) and I've tried my best to stay in my current job (even though it's a huge aggrevator for my pain). I have decided to put my resignation since I physically cannot keep up due to pain. I've tried everything from chinese herbs/acupuncture to trigger point injections heavy pain medication and can't find much relief. I'm so scared about what I'll do for money in order to pay bills, rent, ect. Has anyone had experience with trying to apply for disability for this condition?? Apparently California diability does not see it as a disability so there are many hoops to jump through in order to receive benefits. Please let me know if any 'fellow sufferers' have had experience with this. Your feedback is appreciated!!!
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Go see a TMJ Physician. That mysofacial pain is TMJ. You probably need a surgery or a mouthpiece. You need physical therapy too. That does not go away with medicine. Sorry to tell you. If you go see a TMJ Physician, then that physician can put you on disability, if its that severe. (
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